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Board Minutes PZ 11- 3-24Page 1 of 4 Planning Board Regular Meeting March 24, 2011 MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MARCH 24, 2011 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning Board, was held on Thursday, March 24, 2011 , at the Village Hall. Richard Fernandez, Chair at 7:00 P.M. with the following persons present, called the meeting to order: PRESENT: Richard Fernandez, Chairman Sid Reese John Busta Paul Madsen Robert Abramitis ALSO PRESENT: David Dacquisto, Zoning Director Valerie Bierley, Clerk Norman Bruhn, Building Official Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney The Village Attorney, Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting. BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES: Chairman Fernandez visited 11300 N Miami Ave. Mr. Busta visited all except Barry University Mr. Reese visited all Mr. Abramitis visited all except Barry University MINUTES Mr. Abramitis moved to accept the February 24, 2011 minutes. Mr. Madsen seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 5-0 TABLED ITEMS: PZ 9-10-2010197 Teresa Lefevre (Owner) 818 NE 92 St. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523 & Sec 523.1: Site plan approval, Sec. 604: Sec. 605: Construction, Garage conversion. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended Denial of the proposed site plan with the finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code. The applicant was not present. Mr. Busta moved to deny the application and Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. Page 2 of 4 Planning Board Regular Meeting March 24, 2011 PZ 11-10-2010209 Shapar Realty (Owner) Rosa Flores (Applicant) 217 NE 98 St.. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Article IV schedule of Regulations: Change of use; Nail salon. Sec. 504: Signs. Wall Signs. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval of the proposed site plan with the finding that it is consistent with the technical provisions of the code subject to compliance with listed conditions. The applicant nor the Board had any questions for staff. The applicant did not address the Board. The Board did not question the applicant. Mr. Busta moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. PZ 12-10-2010214 Osmar Osman DDS (Owner) Lizbeth Vientos (Agent) 9101 Park Dr. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Sec. 504: Signs. Wall Signs. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended Denial of the proposed site plan with the finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code. The applicant questioned staff about the previous recommendation as approved in the prior meeting last month and why it is denied this month.The board questioned staff concerning the triangular visibility of the monument sign and did staff estimate the height of the wall. The applicant and the owners addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant about other options for singage. After a discussion by the board, Mr. Abramitis moved to table the application. Mr. Busta seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. SCHEDULE ITEMS: PZ-2-11-2011227 Emile Fluer (Owner/Applicant) Fred Benoit (Agent) 800 NE 91 Terr. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523 & 523.1: Site Plan Approval, Sec. 604; Sec. 605: Construction, Addition and garage conversion. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval of the proposed site plan with the finding that it is consistent with the technical provisions of the code subject to compliance with listed conditions. The board questioned staff concerning office and the preventive measures from changing that to another bedroom. Page 3 of 4 Planning Board Regular Meeting March 24, 2011 The applicant did not address the Board. The Board did not question the applicant. After a discussion, Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations and include another condition that the door accessing the side be removed. Mr. Busta seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. PZ-2-11-2011228 Shore Square Investments (Owner) Radio Shack (Applicant) Mia Fields (Agent) 9017 Biscayne Blvd. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523 : Sec. 504. Signs. Wall signs. The Board determined they did not have the correct party in front of them. Mr. Madsen moved to table this application until the next meeting where the applicant should provide adequate documentation authorizing them to go before the board. Mr. Busta seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. PZ-2-11-2011230 Oscar Del Valle (Owner) Jorge Lastayo (Applicant) 128 NE 94 St. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523 & Sec. 523.1: Site Plan approval, Sec. 604; Sec. 605: Construction New Residence Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval of the proposed site plan with the finding that it is consistent with the technical provisions of the code subject to compliance with listed conditions. The Board questioned staff concerning the existing building in the rear. The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant, concerning the roof on the exterior structure. Chairman Fernandez opened public comment. Mr. Scheboc commented in favor of the project. After a discussion, Mr. Busta moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations and Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. PZ-2-11-2011231 Barry University(Owner/Applicant) 11300 N Miami Ave. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: & Sec 523.1 Site Plan Approval, Sec. 604; Sec. 605: Construction, New dormitory. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval of the proposed site plan with the finding that it is consistent with the technical provisions of the code subject to compliance with listed conditions. The Board questioned staff concerning the location of the new dormitory, where the ingress and egress are to the dorms and will there be landscaping and lighting added. Page 4 of 4 Planning Board Regular Meeting March 24, 2011 The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant if there were any stop signs available for NE 2 Ave. and a gate for night for security purposes. The Board also questioned if the windows were hurricane proof and concerning parking. After a discussion Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations a Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. IV ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Proposed Rezoning, R-18.5 to XX (parking) Address: 160 NE 99 St. Legal Description: MIAMI SHORES SEC 1 AMD PB 10-70 LOT 6 & E ½ OF LOT 7 BLK 17 LOT SIZE 75 X 115 OR 23441-3648 0505 2 OR 27061-3293 1009 01 The Chairman opened public Hearing. Mr. Kramer representing Miami Shores Center LLC. Spoke in favor of the parking lot. Mr. Acosta also spoke in favor of the parking lot and requested the traffic conditions be taken into consideration. Mr. Reese moved to recommend to council approval of application. Mr. Madsen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. b. Proposed Amendment to the Miami Shores Village Code of Ordinances, Appendix A Zoning, Division 7. Quality of Buildings, To Add Sec. 523.2 Hybred roofs. An amendment to allow metal/clay tile hybrid roofs. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the Staff Report. Board questioned staff about distance between rows and if there is a noticeable difference between metal and tile. They also questioned staff about the percentage of old style and new style combined and if the metal was able to be painted after wear and tear over the years. The Board questioned Mr. Bruhn concerning the lifespan of the hybrid roof and if there was a way to regulate craftsmanship. The Board also asked Mr. Bruhn if he new the form of attachment for hybrid roofs. The Chairman opened public comment and Mr. Arguelles spoke in favor of hybrid roofs. The Chairman closed public comment. Mr. Busta moved to table this application until the next meeting April 28th 2011 and Mr. Madsen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS: a. Barry University: Request to consider code amendment to reduce parking requirement for universities and to consider scheduling a public hearing to amend the code. Mr. Dacquisto spoke with staff at Coral Gables and revised a master plan bases on their info that would be compatible with Barry University. This would be a five year plan with the understanding any amendments will come back before the board. The Board and Barry University representatives discussed the option of the Board picking a traffic study group and Barry University pay for it so that both parties could work together. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting will be on April 28, 2011 ADJOURNMENT The March 24, 2011 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned. _________________________ ____________________________ David Dacquisto, Director of Planning Chair, Planning & Zoning Board